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Latest Release from The Ultimate Mets Scrapbook:
Spotlight on Bud Harrelson
Released January 29, 2024
In memory of Mets Hall-of-Famer Bud Harrelson. This release includes articles dating back to when Bud first signed with the Mets organization in 1963, through his playing career including the World Championship in 1969, the fight with Pete Rose in 1973, his decline and trade to the Phillies, his return to the Mets organization as a minor league manager and then a major league coach, his turbulent tenure as Mets manager and his association with the Long Island Ducks. There's a lot here, so you'd better get started!

This Date in Mets History

Today is December 23

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Seattle Mariners signed Mackey Sasser of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 23, 1992.

New York Mets signed free agent Todd Pratt on December 23, 1996.

New York Mets signed free agent Craig Paquette of the Kansas City Royals on December 23, 1997.

New York Mets traded Roger Cedeno, Octavio Dotel and Kyle Kessel to the Houston Astros for Derek Bell and Mike Hampton on December 23, 1999.

Texas Rangers signed Michael Bacsik of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 23, 2003.

New York Mets signed free agent Juan Padilla on December 23, 2004.

Washington Nationals signed Gustavo Molina of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 23, 2008.

New York Mets signed free agent Omir Santos of the Baltimore Orioles on December 23, 2008.

Milwaukee Brewers claimed Kirk Nieuwenhuis of the New York Mets on waivers on December 23, 2015.

New York Mets signed free agent Alejandro De Aza of the San Francisco Giants on December 23, 2015.

Washington Nationals signed Scott Copeland of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 23, 2018.

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Random Article from the Ultimate Mets Scrapbook

	Torre: Fine performance, lousy script New York Daily News, June 15, 1979 The final years of the Mets under the Payson ownership were bleak, and here Mike Lupica lets them have it. Plus, Bud Harrelson settles in as a Phillie and the Mets are not likely to pull off a deadline deal for a pitcher.
Tags: Bud Harrelson, Joe Torre.

Randomly selected Met Player

Jerry Cram Born: December 9, 1947 at Los Angeles, Cal.
Years with Mets: 1974, 1975 14 games. 0 - 2, 2.30 10 strikeouts, 0 saves

Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1989
Opponent	W	L	T	Pct.
Philadelphia Phillies	12	6	0	.667
St. Louis Cardinals	10	8	0	.556
Atlanta Braves	10	2	0	.833
Pittsburgh Pirates	9	9	0	.500
Montreal Expos	9	9	0	.500
Chicago Cubs	8	10	0	.444
Cincinnati Reds	8	4	0	.667
Los Angeles Dodgers	7	5	0	.583
Houston Astros	6	6	0	.500
San Diego Padres	5	7	0	.417
San Francisco Giants	3	9	0	.250